Sea star and Lion fish compatibility??? - Aquarium Advice

cougha · 05-04-2008, 06:35 AM

I'm getting a 2 yr old (second hand) lionfish from my local aquarium shop in a weeks time. I am perfectly aware of the hazard associated with keeping these fish so I was wondering if a sea star would be compatible?

The idea of the sea star is to keep most of the aquarium clean and therefore limiting the cleaning maintenance required.

Anyone have any ideas?

Hara · 05-04-2008, 09:47 AM

There is nothing wrong with having seastars, crabs or snails as a clean up crew with a lionfish.

**melosu58** · 05-04-2008, 09:43 PM

I agree that you should be OK with the star. What type are you planning on getting?

cougha · 05-04-2008, 11:05 PM

type of lionfish or sea star?
as for the lionfish im pretty sure its the volitans...
sea star - at this point no idea...any suggestions?

**melosu58** · 05-05-2008, 11:07 AM

I would suggest a linknia star but they need a stable and mature tank. How long has your`s been up and running. You can see mine in my gallery.

05-04-2008, 06:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
cougha Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 7	Sea star and Lion fish compatibility??? I'm getting a 2 yr old (second hand) lionfish from my local aquarium shop in a weeks time. I am perfectly aware of the hazard associated with keeping these fish so I was wondering if a sea star would be compatible? The idea of the sea star is to keep most of the aquarium clean and therefore limiting the cleaning maintenance required. Anyone have any ideas?

05-04-2008, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,878 Images: 33	There is nothing wrong with having seastars, crabs or snails as a clean up crew with a lionfish. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

05-04-2008, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,260 Images: 73	I agree that you should be OK with the star. What type are you planning on getting? __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

05-05-2008, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,260 Images: 73	I would suggest a linknia star but they need a stable and mature tank. How long has your`s been up and running. You can see mine in my gallery. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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05-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
cougha Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 7	type of lionfish or sea star? as for the lionfish im pretty sure its the volitans... sea star - at this point no idea...any suggestions?